One voice on housing, for every tenant in the country.

We inform tenants of their rights, negotiate on their behalf, and press government for fair housing policy. A tenant alone has little power, and a tenant backed by a union has real standing.

National Tenants Union
24/7 tenant help line
Pro bono legal aid
Street poster reading: Ain't nothin' goin' up but the rent

15 million

private renters in Ghana, roughly one in every two people in the country. Imagine what we could achieve as one collective voice.

Illustration of many hands of different skin tones reaching in together

When a landlord negotiates with one tenant alone, the landlord holds all the power.

Backed by a union, the balance shifts.

Four ways we stand with tenants

From the help line to the courtroom, our work covers the full path a tenant might need. See the full breakdown →

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01

Inform & educate

Workshops, seminars, and media partnerships that make sure tenants and landlords understand their rights under Ghana's Rent Control Laws.

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02

Tenancy advisory services

24/7 tenancy advice, a members' help line, and drop-in support, including help preparing and registering tenancy agreements.

The Supreme Court of Ghana with the Martyrs of the Rule of Law monument
03

Legal representation & pro bono aid

Free legal representation connecting victims of housing rights abuse to the support they need to compel landlords to comply with the law.

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04

Rental agent services

Helping apartment seekers, regardless of income, find decent and affordable homes through trusted service providers.

Mission & vision

The short version. Read our full story →

Our mission

  1. 01

    Inform

    Inform tenants of their rights and responsibilities.

  2. 02

    Educate

    Assist tenants through education.

  3. 03

    Advise

    Provide legal advice on tenancy matters.

  4. 04

    Lobby

    Lobby government on housing policy.

  5. 05

    Advocate

    Advocate for affordable, social housing for all.

Our vision

A Ghana where every tenant's rights are respected, where renters live with dignity, and where affordable housing is within reach of every income bracket.

Our partners

Stronger together.

We work alongside organisations who share our commitment to fair, secure homes.

There are an estimated 15 million private renters in Ghana. Join the union, and add your voice to a collective that landlords and government alike have to listen to.

Become a member
  • Advisory help lineAvailable 24/7
  • Drop-in adviceOpen to all tenants
  • Legal aidPro bono, where critical

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